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Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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As of July 4, 2026 at 4:15 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship.
The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captu...". WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) frames it as "Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captu...".
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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The WeekNews report · Jul 4, 4:15 AM

The Declaration of Independence: was separation inevitable?

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On 4 July, 250 years ago this week, America declared itself free from British colonial rule

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 3, 11:41 PM

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerLow confidence13 sources · 1 bias bucketsDeveloping · 13 sources · 1 bucketFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 3, 11:41 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 3, 11:41 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 3, 11:41 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jul 3, 11:41 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 13 sources · 1 bucket.